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Breadfruit and saltfish (breadfruit and saltfish)

Boiled breadfruit then sautéed with desalted salt cod, onion and tomato. It tastes a bit like potato with a melting texture, a national breakfast or supper dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Peel the breadfruit, remove the core and cut into large chunks, then boil for 20 minutes in salted water.
  2. Meanwhile, flake the desalted cod and poach it for 5 minutes in simmering water, then drain.
  3. Sauté the sliced onion, garlic and pepper in the oil for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, thyme and chilli, then cook for 5 minutes until a sauce forms.
  5. Stir in the flaked cod and the drained breadfruit pieces, then mix gently.
  6. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes so the flavours blend, adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Egg version. Scramble two eggs in the pan at the end of cooking for a more filling breakfast.

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